Dean Cain (1966-
), born Dean Tanaka, adopted by his stepfather
Christopher Cain, logged more onscreen hours playing the
"strange visitor" than any other actor in
history as the star of Lois and
Clark The New Adventures of Superman

This
is the only version of the legend where Lois Lane is
every bit as important as Clark Kent in creating,
maintaining and protecting Superman.

Not to mention it's a version that gave
Superman something much more pleasant to think about than
bouncing bullets off his chest.

Though
the series took the traditional route in the early going
-- Lois barely tolerating Clark Kent while throwing
herself at his "super" alter ego -- a true
friendship between Lois and Clark began to form. By the
middle of the series' second season, it developed into a
romantic relationship.

With
the beginning of its third season, Lois was let in on the
secret. The show found its own signature voice and humor.
There was something irresistible about the strongest man
in the world arguing with his girlfriend in the middle of
a "Superman" crisis, or, as happened in the
series' fourth season, Lois Lane, the wife of Clark Kent,
being found in bed with Superman.

In
the final analysis, Lois and Clark
The New Adventures of Superman, was
a story about human joy and triumphs of the heart rather
than "meta-human" heroism and flawless valor.
It wasn't about "speeding bullets",
"leaping tall buildings", or even a "great
metropolitan newspaper". It was about two outcasts,
one from Earth and one from Krypton, who found each
other, fell in love, and happily lived in a unique exile
together where they judiciously guarded the secret of
Superman.

The Supporting Cast

Lane
Smith played Perry White, who in this incarnation, was a
rabid Elvis fan. Justin Whalin played Jimmy Olsen,
replacing Michael Landes who played Jimmy during the
first season only. K Callan and Eddie Jones played Martha
and Jonathan Kent. Beverly Garland and Harve Presnell
joined the cast third season as Lois' divorced and
battling parents Ellen and Sam Lane.

Also joining the cast third
season was Kenneth Kimmins who played Dr. Klein of STAR
Labs. He was a smart and much needed addition. Not only
did Metropolis need at least one non-evil scientist, but
it was also helpful for Superman to have a personal
physician and a good friend.